Citizens and Media Against Corruption (CMAC)
ID: 352606Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bosnia USAID-Herzegovina (USAID-BOS)

Award Range

$10M - $10M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Community Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352606
Timeline
    Description

    The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is inviting applications for a cooperative agreement under the Citizens and Media Against Corruption (CMAC) initiative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). This program aims to enhance government accountability by promoting citizen engagement against corruption through strengthened media and civil society efforts, with a focus on increasing citizen activism, improving investigative journalism, and fostering collaboration among citizens, civil society organizations (CSOs), and media. The initiative is particularly significant given BiH's challenges with corruption, as highlighted by its low rankings in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index. Interested local organizations must submit their applications by March 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Sarajevo time, with a total funding ceiling of $10 million for the project, which will run from 2024 to 2029. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Sanela Pasanovic at ssalkic@usaid.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ssalkic@usaid.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Attachment 1 Activity MEL Plan Template.docx
    Attachment 2 CMAC Activity Logframe.pdf
    Attachment 3 DCN.2024-BOS-003 CMAC.pdf
    Attachment.bin
    Attachment.pdf
    The Citizens and Media Against Corruption (CMAC) Activity, managed by USAID in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH), aims to enhance government accountability by promoting citizen engagement against corruption through media and civil society. The project, spanning from FY 2024 to 2029, includes three main objectives: strengthening citizen involvement in anti-corruption initiatives, enhancing investigative reporting, and fostering collaboration between citizens, civil society, and media. The Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) assesses potential environmental impacts of CMAC activities, determining that most actions will have negligible effects, thus qualifying for categorical exclusions. However, activities involving procurement of equipment may pose negative impacts, necessitating specific mitigation measures, including careful waste management procedures. The IEE also addresses climate change vulnerabilities, rating risks as low. It emphasizes integrating climate resilience into activities and ensuring sustainable waste disposal during project execution. Compliance with environmental regulations and monitoring is crucial, with guidelines for reporting and reviews stipulated for implementing partners. Overall, the CMAC project represents a significant effort to bolster integrity and transparency in BiH's governance while ensuring adherence to environmental protections and considerations throughout its implementation.
    NOFO 72016824RFA00001 - CMAC.pdf
    NOFO.pdf
    The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) No. 72016824RFA00001, issued by USAID, seeks applications from local organizations for a cooperative agreement aimed at implementing the Citizens and Media Against Corruption (CMAC) initiative in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). The program aims to strengthen civil society and media efforts against corruption, enhance citizen engagement, and improve government accountability. The activity, authorized under the Foreign Assistance Act, will run from 2024 to 2029 with an expected funding of up to $10 million. Key objectives include increasing citizen activism against corruption, fostering high-quality investigative journalism, and enhancing collaboration among citizens, civil society, and media. The initiative responds to significant corruption challenges in BiH, highlighted by its poor rankings in the Transparency International Corruption Perception Index. The program will build on previous USAID efforts, empowering civil society organizations (CSOs) and independent media to combat corruption effectively. Eligible applicants are restricted to local organizations, and all submissions must comply with detailed eligibility and application guidelines outlined in the NOFO. The deadline for questions is March 6, 2024, with applications due by March 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. This opportunity reflects USAID's commitment to fostering accountable governance and combating systemic corruption in BiH.
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